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Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 01-17-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Posted By tomfree
Good luck Marshall - looks like some good "I...

Good luck Marshall - looks like some good "I vouch for this car and this guy" comments on BAT for you.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 01-10-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By tomfree
I second that emotion! As someone who just...

I second that emotion!

As someone who just built out a budget sim in the last year, that build list is full of very nice components. Best of luck with the sale!
Forum: Track Talk 01-02-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,615
Posted By tomfree
Yeah, you would be correct.

Yeah, you would be correct.
Forum: Track Talk 01-02-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,615
Posted By tomfree
Quick update, since some of you guys seem to...

Quick update, since some of you guys seem to enjoy the crapcan racing stories.

After the initial race at CMP, we took the car to the NJMP Lemons race in June. I couldn't make that event, so we...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-02-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By tomfree
You've had that car for 14 years. Amazed. Well...

You've had that car for 14 years. Amazed. Well done, sir.
Forum: Track Talk 05-24-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Correct. If you are obviously way faster than...

Correct. If you are obviously way faster than your day 1 results, they'll adjust as needed, but mostly...you stick with the seeding established on day 1



I'm not sure what the older rules...
Forum: Track Talk 05-24-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
As fellow car nerds...I feel like everyone should...

As fellow car nerds...I feel like everyone should do OLOA once for the experience, the community, and the memories. I've had conversations with friends who have been hard core autocrossers, DE...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 05-24-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2,536
Views: 799,028
Posted By tomfree
Welcome indeed. I have fond memories of sharing...

Welcome indeed. I have fond memories of sharing a friend's 944spec car for DEs in the mid '00s. Such a fun car to drive.
Forum: Track Talk 05-24-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Car - 100% reliable, and extremely capable for...

Car - 100% reliable, and extremely capable for the very limited modifications I made. The only issues were operator error:

- driver's side front spring binding when turning at times. I likely...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 05-22-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By tomfree
Matt - I'm heading out of town, otherwise I'd...

Matt - I'm heading out of town, otherwise I'd pick them up this week. If you still have them when I get back on Memorial Day Monday, I'll come get them.
Forum: Track Talk 05-14-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Last video is up - co-driver Clyde running the...

Last video is up - co-driver Clyde running the dry skidpad. We were 1st overall...for about 5 minutes :-D

https://youtu.be/2x4yoqnDDuw

We got home about 10:30 last night, and I've spent today...
Forum: Track Talk 05-12-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Natl Corvette Museum today. The morning was...

Natl Corvette Museum today. The morning was awful and wet, but the afternoon was fun. It is a pretty spectacular facility. Dry skidpad tomorrow back at Tire Rack to finish off the event.
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Forum: Track Talk 05-11-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Catching up with videos today. The first one is...

Catching up with videos today. The first one is Eagles Canyon, the 2nd is Hallett.

Eagles Canyon was tough for me. My morning session was dry, but I just didn’t mentally prep very well - I did’t...
Forum: Track Talk 05-09-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Nashville Superspeedway today. I LIKE Nashville...

Nashville Superspeedway today. I LIKE Nashville - I actually like the tight little infield section, and the facility is awesome. I ended up being faster in the morning, as guess I was a little too...
Forum: Track Talk 05-08-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Road Atlanta was 2 distinct events for me. I was...

Road Atlanta was 2 distinct events for me. I was pretty bummed after the morning session, but I did manage to pull it together and improve a bunch in the afternoon. I picked 3 of the biggest errors...
Forum: Track Talk 05-07-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Nelson Ledges today - boy I was slow! On the way...

Nelson Ledges today - boy I was slow! On the way to Road Atlanta at the moment, winding through the WV mountains. Late night tonight.
https://youtu.be/91kzmOXejDE
Forum: Track Talk 05-06-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Ugh...tired, no witty commentary, just a video of...

Ugh...tired, no witty commentary, just a video of the skidpad and the autox. :-D
https://youtu.be/KR1LkW3M1xY
Forum: Track Talk 05-05-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Quickie video of sticker day at the hotel. ...

Quickie video of sticker day at the hotel. Tomorrow, wet skidpad at TireRack HQ and autocross at Grissom, AFB in Peru, IN

https://youtu.be/hFQE4qbLOHE
Forum: Track Talk 05-04-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
Relaxing at the hotel in Mishawaka, IN where we...

Relaxing at the hotel in Mishawaka, IN where we start and end. Already ran into several familiar faces and had a massive burger for dinner. All is well. Tomorrow is registration, tech, and...
Forum: Track Talk 05-01-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,615
Posted By tomfree
I've documented this very poorly, but last...

I've documented this very poorly, but last weekend was our first LeMons race with the car! With a new build, 2 drivers who had never raced before, and some teething pains, we managed to finish 15th...
Forum: Track Talk 04-30-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,431
Posted By tomfree
My co-driver, Clyde is coming over this morning...

My co-driver, Clyde is coming over this morning for a test-pack of the car. We're going minimalist, so no spare tire/wheel, no external storage (roof box), just our luggage, a couple of tools, and...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 04-30-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,555
Posted By tomfree
Congrats, and what Karl said!

Congrats, and what Karl said!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-16-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By tomfree
Good point. The Supra has the current BMW...

Good point. The Supra has the current BMW rectangular jack point pad, so the Porsche oval won't work. A jack with the flat top, or the slotted top for the pinch weld would work just fine.

And...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-15-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By tomfree
Anyone have an OEM Porsche scissor jack hanging around

In my One Lap of America prep, I'm minimizing how much I carry in size and weight. Instead of carrying the usual Harbor Freight 1.5 ton hydraulic jack that 95% of us have, I was thinking of carrying...
Forum: Track Talk 01-09-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,615
Posted By tomfree
No - we should have, but did not. Curb weights...

No - we should have, but did not. Curb weights on the car are all over the place - 2800 to 3000. Once we replace the side windows and the hatch window with lexan, we might be in the 2700s, assuming...
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